Podcast Party Democracy Unplugged

Democracy Unplugged

Democracy Unplugged brings together thought leaders, activists and influencers to untangle the threads of democratic principles, dissect current challenges, and envision what our future could look like. Join the conversation as our panels delve into current affairs, political dynamics and social issues.
Weekly English South Africa Politics · News
677 Episodes
280 – 300

Gun Violence in America

Joining the team this week is Mighti Jamie, who is a multi-award-winning international Debating and Public Speaking champion. They have a candid conversation about Africa Day, using it as a time to reflect and plan the next 90 years. They then delve into the mass shootings in America, and how…
26 May 2022 58 min

A R22m Red Flag

Reyno De Beer, President of the Liberty Fighters Network, joins the team to engage on some of the issues that currently plague South Africans - from the state of disaster to the new health regulations and the R22m flag that is to be built. The Burning Platform
19 May 2022 56 min

A R22m Red Flag

Reyno De Beer, President of the Liberty Fighters Network, joins the team to engage on some of the issues that currently plague South Africans - from the state of disaster to the new health regulations and the R22m flag that is to be built. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
19 May 2022 56 min

SA's Education Crisis

Alex Weiss (content coordinator at the Freedom Advocacy Network) and Phumlani Majozi (Senior fellow at African Liberty) join the team to discuss the latest politics and news - including the increase in the cost of living, and South Africa's skills mismatch. The Burning Platform
12 May 2022 57 min

SA's Education Crisis

Alex Weiss (content coordinator at the Freedom Advocacy Network) and Phumlani Majozi (Senior fellow at African Liberty) join the team to discuss the latest politics and news - including the increase in the cost of living, and South Africa's skills mismatch. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
12 May 2022 57 min

Significance of Roe v Wade to the Democrats

Kanthan Pillay joins the team to discuss Mandisa Maya possibly becoming the next Deputy Chief Justice. He also weighs in on Ukraine and the impact of the Russian invasion. Could Roe v Wade be a pivotal issue the Democrats can run on in the next elections? The Burning Platform
5 May 2022 55 min

Significance of Roe v Wade to the Democrats

Kanthan Pillay joins the team to discuss Mandisa Maya possibly becoming the next Deputy Chief Justice. He also weighs in on Ukraine and the impact of the Russian invasion. Could Roe v Wade be a pivotal issue the Democrats can run on in the next elections? The Burning Platform The…
5 May 2022 55 min

What does Freedom Day mean?

Dumo Denga shares some of his thoughts on the recent purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk, the SCOPA fallout, and the ANC NEC suspending the Women's League. Justin Plaatjes is a 31-year-old qualified CA (SA) who works in investment banking, and he joins the team to talk about his contribution…
28 Apr 2022 56 min

What does Freedom Day mean?

Dumo Denga shares some of his thoughts on the recent purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk, the SCOPA fallout, and the ANC NEC suspending the Women's League. Justin Plaatjes is a 31-year-old qualified CA (SA) who works in investment banking, and he joins the team to talk about his contribution…
28 Apr 2022 56 min

How can Government prove their Trustworthiness?

Ian Scher is the CEO of Rescue South Africa, and he joins the team to talk about the KZN floods and what has made this current flooding so much worse than previous years. Wayne Duvenage later joins to talk about the work OUTA has done over the past few years,…
21 Apr 2022 54 min

How can Government prove their Trustworthiness?

Ian Scher is the CEO of Rescue South Africa, and he joins the team to talk about the KZN floods and what has made this current flooding so much worse than previous years. Wayne Duvenage later joins to talk about the work OUTA has done over the past few years,…
21 Apr 2022 54 min

Politicians or Thieves?

Ivo Vegter joins the team this week as they have a candid conversation about Zuma, and the figureheads of fractionalisation within the ANC. Can coalitions topple the party? They also delve into the Digital Vibes scandal regarding Zweli Mkhize’s absolution by the ethics committee, and how it just doesn't make…
14 Apr 2022 56 min

Politicians or Thieves?

Ivo Vegter joins the team this week as they have a candid conversation about Zuma, and the figureheads of fractionalisation within the ANC. Can coalitions topple the party? They also delve into the Digital Vibes scandal regarding Zweli Mkhize’s absolution by the ethics committee, and how it just doesn't make…
14 Apr 2022 56 min

Is there such a thing as an Honest Politician?

Gabriel Crouse and Leeto Nthoba make a return to The Burning Platform. The team looks at the end of the state of disaster and the effectiveness of lockdown, regulations put in place by Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, and how politicians are treated differently when they commit crimes. Gabriel also shares his…
7 Apr 2022 55 min

Is there such a thing as an Honest Politician?

Gabriel Crouse and Leeto Nthoba make a return to The Burning Platform. The team looks at the end of the state of disaster and the effectiveness of lockdown, regulations put in place by Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, and how politicians are treated differently when they commit crimes. Gabriel also shares his…
7 Apr 2022 55 min

Learning about Sacrifice with Muzi Kuzwayo

In this edition of The Burning Platform, Muzi Kuzwayo joins us to talk about the true meaning of sacrifice, why South Africans don’t go out and vote, and why it’s important to not fall victim to the “me me me” mentality, but to rather give back and help others. The…
31 Mar 2022 59 min

Learning about Sacrifice with Muzi Kuzwayo

In this edition of The Burning Platform, Muzi Kuzwayo joins us to talk about the true meaning of sacrifice, why South Africans don’t go out and vote, and why it’s important to not fall victim to the “me me me” mentality, but to rather give back and help others. The…
31 Mar 2022 59 min

Legendary Conversations with Khaya Sithole

Phumi and Leeto are joined by Khaya Sithole. They have an in-depth conversation about the emigration problem (and not just in a South African context), the Russia - Ukraine crisis, the education system, and how Khaya has helped shape the lives of many. The Burning Platform
24 Mar 2022 58 min

Legendary Conversations with Khaya Sithole

Phumi and Leeto are joined by Khaya Sithole. They have an in-depth conversation about the emigration problem (and not just in a South African context), the Russia - Ukraine crisis, the education system, and how Khaya has helped shape the lives of many. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform
24 Mar 2022 58 min

The Reality of Living in Japan

Phumi gets a live report directly from Peter Strydom, who is currently in Tokyo, Japan. They have a discussion about living abroad, what sets Japan apart from South Africa, Japan's stand on the Russia and Ukraine war... and if you think our corruption is bad - wait until you hear…
17 Mar 2022 53 min
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